Braves sign three players to $500 contracts in MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 2:18 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
On July 14, 2026, the Atlanta Braves signed three players during the MLB Draft, each for $500. This unusual approach allowed the Braves to save $653,300 against their bonus pool. The signees include Jacob Jarrell, Parker Brosius, and Ben Zeigler-Namoa, all college seniors. Jarrell, a catcher from Clemson, hit 18 home runs in the 2026 season. Brosius, from Georgia Tech, recorded 13 homers, while Zeigler-Namoa, from Hawaii, is noted for his contact hitting. This strategy aims to allocate more resources for other draft picks.
- •Braves signed Jacob Jarrell, Parker Brosius, and Ben Zeigler-Namoa.
- •Each player received a $500 signing bonus.
- •The Braves saved $653,300 in their bonus pool.
- •Jarrell hit 18 home runs in 2026; Brosius hit 13.
- •Zeigler-Namoa is recognized for contact hitting and speed.
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Braves sign 3 different players for $500 each
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